White Wine between £5.00 and £8.00 per bottle
Hardys Stamp Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
A fresh crisp style with lifted lamon, tropical fruit and herbaceous characters.
Hardy's Stamp of Australia offers one of Australia's most popular, easy to drink range of wines. Stamp of Australia continues the tradition of fine winemaking that Hardys have become recognised for throughout the world, by offering fantastic wine at an ex
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
A fresh crisp style with lifted lamon, tropical fruit and herbaceous characters.
Hardy's Stamp of Australia offers one of Australia's most popular, easy to drink range of wines. Stamp of Australia continues the tradition of fine winemaking that Hardys have become recognised for throughout the world, by offering fantastic wine at an ex
Cottesbrook Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
The colour is pale straw and the bouquet combines intense aromas of gooseberry, red currant and citrus fruits. The palate is well balanced and full with a long finish and shows the same fruity flavours and crispness.
The Cottesbrook Wine Company was registered in 2002 following the merge in interests of two established New Zealand wine producing families: St Helena Wine Estate and Rossendale Wines. They recognised the growing demand for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Th
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
The colour is pale straw and the bouquet combines intense aromas of gooseberry, red currant and citrus fruits. The palate is well balanced and full with a long finish and shows the same fruity flavours and crispness.
The Cottesbrook Wine Company was registered in 2002 following the merge in interests of two established New Zealand wine producing families: St Helena Wine Estate and Rossendale Wines. They recognised the growing demand for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Th
Fish Hoek Chenin 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Fish Hoek Chenin 75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Fish Hoek Chenin 75cl
Tesco Finest Block 3 Pinot Grigio 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
This wine has a very pale straw colour. Aromas of green apple with pear and citrus jump out of the glass. On the palate the wine has a creamy texture with ripe pear and apple fruit. The zesty citrus finish provides crisp balance.
Neqtar Australia is based in the state of Victoria.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
This wine has a very pale straw colour. Aromas of green apple with pear and citrus jump out of the glass. On the palate the wine has a creamy texture with ripe pear and apple fruit. The zesty citrus finish provides crisp balance.
Neqtar Australia is based in the state of Victoria.
Tesco Finest Palestra Rueda 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
A fresh, fruity wine with aromatic lime and apple aromas. A rich yet crisp mouthfeel follows flavours of apple and citrus with a long, persistent finish.
The Agricola Castellana Cooperative, situated in the heart of the Rueda D.O., was set up in La Seca by a small number of dedicated vine growers. Rueda produces stunning wines where the essence of ''terroir'' is vastly important. The Rueda region is very s
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
A fresh, fruity wine with aromatic lime and apple aromas. A rich yet crisp mouthfeel follows flavours of apple and citrus with a long, persistent finish.
The Agricola Castellana Cooperative, situated in the heart of the Rueda D.O., was set up in La Seca by a small number of dedicated vine growers. Rueda produces stunning wines where the essence of ''terroir'' is vastly important. The Rueda region is very s
Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
Sileni Estates is a major new vineyard and winery development in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's oldest established vineyard area. It is named after the Sileni who featured in Roman mythology and celebrated good wine, good food and good company. Graeme Avery f
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Sileni Satyr Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
Sileni Estates is a major new vineyard and winery development in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's oldest established vineyard area. It is named after the Sileni who featured in Roman mythology and celebrated good wine, good food and good company. Graeme Avery f
Cosa Dolce Trebbiano Pinot Grigio 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
This delicious blend of Trebbiano and Pinot Grigio combines the subtle characters of Trebbiano with the crispness of Pinot Grigio to create a clean, lively wine with a refreshing finish. Perfect as an accompaniment to salads, chicken and pasta.
This is the first time that DeBortoli's has produced this product. The inspiration to explore Italian Varieties comes from the DeBortoli Family's Italian Heritage. The Trebbiano in this variety comes from vines that are 50-60 years old.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 30-Aug-08 from Tesco.
This delicious blend of Trebbiano and Pinot Grigio combines the subtle characters of Trebbiano with the crispness of Pinot Grigio to create a clean, lively wine with a refreshing finish. Perfect as an accompaniment to salads, chicken and pasta.
This is the first time that DeBortoli's has produced this product. The inspiration to explore Italian Varieties comes from the DeBortoli Family's Italian Heritage. The Trebbiano in this variety comes from vines that are 50-60 years old.
Barooga Station Verdelho Chardonnay 2005 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The success of Verdelho in Australia is an extraordinary phenomenon'' says leading Oz wine critic James Halliday. This Portugese grape was originally used solely in the production of Madeira but Down Under it produces a superb, lime-scented, honeysuckle white. Here it's a perfect partner for ever popular Chardonnay, giving typical sunshine-in-a-glass melon and pineapple flavours an aromatic, citrussy edge - the perfect alternative to over-oaked, over-priced big brand Aussie whites. Indeed for excellent, everyday drinking wines full of sun-drenched ripe fruit - look no further than the delicious Barooga Station , courtesy of the family-run Riverina Estate. The wine wizard here is Sam Trimboli (200 plus medals a year), the winery high-tech and yields are kept low for clean, flavour intensity.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The success of Verdelho in Australia is an extraordinary phenomenon'' says leading Oz wine critic James Halliday. This Portugese grape was originally used solely in the production of Madeira but Down Under it produces a superb, lime-scented, honeysuckle white. Here it's a perfect partner for ever popular Chardonnay, giving typical sunshine-in-a-glass melon and pineapple flavours an aromatic, citrussy edge - the perfect alternative to over-oaked, over-priced big brand Aussie whites. Indeed for excellent, everyday drinking wines full of sun-drenched ripe fruit - look no further than the delicious Barooga Station , courtesy of the family-run Riverina Estate. The wine wizard here is Sam Trimboli (200 plus medals a year), the winery high-tech and yields are kept low for clean, flavour intensity.
Loxton Ridge Chenin Chardonnay 2006 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Aussie star winemaker Neil McGuigan crafted this superb little number from tiny parcels of grapes too precious for bigger blends. Crisp as a green apple thanks to the finest Chenin Blanc, with a dash of Chardonnay for roundness. Delightful wild flower and apple aromas lead to lingering flavours of peach, pineapple and citrus. Superb easy-drinking white.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Aussie star winemaker Neil McGuigan crafted this superb little number from tiny parcels of grapes too precious for bigger blends. Crisp as a green apple thanks to the finest Chenin Blanc, with a dash of Chardonnay for roundness. Delightful wild flower and apple aromas lead to lingering flavours of peach, pineapple and citrus. Superb easy-drinking white.
Estampilla Torrontes Sauvignon 2006 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Argentina is arguably blessed with the New World's most diverse line-up of grapes'' (Tim Atkin, The Observer). Made along very organic lines, this mouthwateringly crisp white marries gently spicy Torrontes (Argentina's speciality white) with racy Sauvignon. The area is doubly blessed thanks to a climate ideal for vines. Warm days and cool, dry nights in the high-altitude vineyards ensure a tremendously long ripening period. Snowmelt from the hills provides the purest irrigation in near desert-like conditions. Leap-from-the-glass aromas of wild flowers and orchard fruits leading to lingering grapefruit, pineapple and citrus flavours. A lively aperitif that also goes very well with green salads and light fish dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Argentina is arguably blessed with the New World's most diverse line-up of grapes'' (Tim Atkin, The Observer). Made along very organic lines, this mouthwateringly crisp white marries gently spicy Torrontes (Argentina's speciality white) with racy Sauvignon. The area is doubly blessed thanks to a climate ideal for vines. Warm days and cool, dry nights in the high-altitude vineyards ensure a tremendously long ripening period. Snowmelt from the hills provides the purest irrigation in near desert-like conditions. Leap-from-the-glass aromas of wild flowers and orchard fruits leading to lingering grapefruit, pineapple and citrus flavours. A lively aperitif that also goes very well with green salads and light fish dishes.
Pavillon de Lobre 2007 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Now it's time for your tastebuds to be invigorated by this dazzling NEW Sauvignon-like white. It's bursting with apricot and gooseberry flavours - just the ticket for al fresco drinking. Winemaker Claude Houbart, a local hero whose stunning wines have won 30 medals in the last year alone, uses local speciality Loin de L'Oeil to add roundness and elegance to his mouthwatering Sauvignon Blanc. The results are thoroughly satisfying and memorable! Enticing aromas of lime and gooseberry lead into tongue-tingling, zippy flavours of melon, peach and apricot. Crisp, pristine and a great glassful for outdoor sipping.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Now it's time for your tastebuds to be invigorated by this dazzling NEW Sauvignon-like white. It's bursting with apricot and gooseberry flavours - just the ticket for al fresco drinking. Winemaker Claude Houbart, a local hero whose stunning wines have won 30 medals in the last year alone, uses local speciality Loin de L'Oeil to add roundness and elegance to his mouthwatering Sauvignon Blanc. The results are thoroughly satisfying and memorable! Enticing aromas of lime and gooseberry lead into tongue-tingling, zippy flavours of melon, peach and apricot. Crisp, pristine and a great glassful for outdoor sipping.
La Cittadella Pinot Grigio 2006 - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Crisp NEW Cittadella is full of the tongue-tingling intensity and fruit-filled quality that's made Pinot Grigio your No.1 choice for Summer refreshment ... Cittadella is a delicious drop! Its grapes are hand-picked from premium high-altitude vines, in the top-quality 2006 vintage. And colourfully it's from Romanian vineyards - in Transylvania! Here, winemaking heritage spans centuries. In fact, ancient philosopher Plato famously declared the vineyards to be the world's finest! Elegant blossom aromas with crisp citrus flavours and the irresistibly moreish intensity of top Pinot Grigio. Lovely on its own or with seafood and white meats.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Crisp NEW Cittadella is full of the tongue-tingling intensity and fruit-filled quality that's made Pinot Grigio your No.1 choice for Summer refreshment ... Cittadella is a delicious drop! Its grapes are hand-picked from premium high-altitude vines, in the top-quality 2006 vintage. And colourfully it's from Romanian vineyards - in Transylvania! Here, winemaking heritage spans centuries. In fact, ancient philosopher Plato famously declared the vineyards to be the world's finest! Elegant blossom aromas with crisp citrus flavours and the irresistibly moreish intensity of top Pinot Grigio. Lovely on its own or with seafood and white meats.
Finca La Casilla 2007 - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Dynamic young winemaker, Ana Becoechea is famed for making personality-filled wines at great value prices. By using the best raw materials she can lay her hands on - excellent old-vine fruit, premium barrels - Ana creates critically acclaimed wines that are brimming with character and finesse. Fine wine expert, Robert Parker is a big fan and frequently bestows Ana's wines with the enviably high scores he usually reserves for top-flight claret and Rioja! Bursting with vibrant apple, kiwi and guava flavours, this astonishingly fresh white caused quite a stir in our tasting room. A tantalising aperitif, or perfect lunchtime tipple - you will love this as much as we do!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Dynamic young winemaker, Ana Becoechea is famed for making personality-filled wines at great value prices. By using the best raw materials she can lay her hands on - excellent old-vine fruit, premium barrels - Ana creates critically acclaimed wines that are brimming with character and finesse. Fine wine expert, Robert Parker is a big fan and frequently bestows Ana's wines with the enviably high scores he usually reserves for top-flight claret and Rioja! Bursting with vibrant apple, kiwi and guava flavours, this astonishingly fresh white caused quite a stir in our tasting room. A tantalising aperitif, or perfect lunchtime tipple - you will love this as much as we do!
Pontilles Sauvignon Blanc 2004 - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The writer, broadcaster and Master of Wine Jancis Robinson (among many others) reckons parts of France's sunny south are now producing some of the most interesting, best value and hand crafted wines to be found in the country. And certainly this richly concentrated Sauvignon twitched judges noses and tantalised their well-worn tastebuds at London's International Wine Challenge. Its 100% pure Sauvignon grapes - grown on higher and therefore slightly cooler slopes - has delivered a rich wine with gooseberry aromas and a nicely rounded ripe melon flavour. For those of you who like their whites a littles less tangy and grassy than Loire or Kiwi Sauvignons.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The writer, broadcaster and Master of Wine Jancis Robinson (among many others) reckons parts of France's sunny south are now producing some of the most interesting, best value and hand crafted wines to be found in the country. And certainly this richly concentrated Sauvignon twitched judges noses and tantalised their well-worn tastebuds at London's International Wine Challenge. Its 100% pure Sauvignon grapes - grown on higher and therefore slightly cooler slopes - has delivered a rich wine with gooseberry aromas and a nicely rounded ripe melon flavour. For those of you who like their whites a littles less tangy and grassy than Loire or Kiwi Sauvignons.
Mitchell's Pass Chenin Blanc 2005 - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Even the name of this stunning South African white conjures up freshness. Mitchells Pass is high in the mountains above the Breede River valley and the vineyards where this mouthwatering white originated! Local winemaker Lelanie Germshuy has created a name for himself for wines of finesse, complexity and a taste of terroir ... as fans of his Sauvignon well know. Now he has done the same with crisp, clean Chenin - South Africa's speciality grape. Chenin is a grape that deserves wider recognition. It's capable of making wonderfully dry, refreshing whites ... and as Tim Atkin MW says ''Cape Chenin can be wonderful'', with more punch than their Loire counterparts.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Even the name of this stunning South African white conjures up freshness. Mitchells Pass is high in the mountains above the Breede River valley and the vineyards where this mouthwatering white originated! Local winemaker Lelanie Germshuy has created a name for himself for wines of finesse, complexity and a taste of terroir ... as fans of his Sauvignon well know. Now he has done the same with crisp, clean Chenin - South Africa's speciality grape. Chenin is a grape that deserves wider recognition. It's capable of making wonderfully dry, refreshing whites ... and as Tim Atkin MW says ''Cape Chenin can be wonderful'', with more punch than their Loire counterparts.
Drakenskloof Colombard 2005 - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Originally from the Charentais in France (where it is still used in Cognac and Armagnac), crisp, fruity Colombard makes particularly good, refreshing fridge friendly whites ... particulary in the New World. And this top-notch new release comes from the premium Worcester area of sunny South Africa. A terrific alternative to pricey Loire whites, this has all the citrus freshness of good Sauvignon Blanc ... at a very keen price.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Originally from the Charentais in France (where it is still used in Cognac and Armagnac), crisp, fruity Colombard makes particularly good, refreshing fridge friendly whites ... particulary in the New World. And this top-notch new release comes from the premium Worcester area of sunny South Africa. A terrific alternative to pricey Loire whites, this has all the citrus freshness of good Sauvignon Blanc ... at a very keen price.
Pech de Calade Roussanne 2005 - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Though much used to add spice and vibrancy to white Chateauneuf, the Roussanne grape seldom has the chance to shine on its own. Now those in the know are discovering just how good it can be! Pech (meaning little hill) de Calade is made from various domaines near Beziers in France's Midi by Australian supremo Richard Osborne. Selecting only the best parcels when they have reached optimum ripeness, he has created a well-balanced, complex style of wine. A wonderfully rounded mouthful of intense mineral and citrus, this is a weighty, lush style that provides a satisfying glass on its own yet has tons of character to partner food. Chill gently and crack open the bottle with sauced white meats, salmon with a lemon sauce, fish pie or a simple risotto. The cellar recommends Cantal cheese and quiche too!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Though much used to add spice and vibrancy to white Chateauneuf, the Roussanne grape seldom has the chance to shine on its own. Now those in the know are discovering just how good it can be! Pech (meaning little hill) de Calade is made from various domaines near Beziers in France's Midi by Australian supremo Richard Osborne. Selecting only the best parcels when they have reached optimum ripeness, he has created a well-balanced, complex style of wine. A wonderfully rounded mouthful of intense mineral and citrus, this is a weighty, lush style that provides a satisfying glass on its own yet has tons of character to partner food. Chill gently and crack open the bottle with sauced white meats, salmon with a lemon sauce, fish pie or a simple risotto. The cellar recommends Cantal cheese and quiche too!
Casa del Rio Verde Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Zesty, refreshing Chilean Sauvignon - an exclusive find for usa made by supertalented winemaker Adolfo Hurtado at the award-winning Cono Sur winery, known for pushing the boundaries of Chilean winemaking with special projects like this. Young Adolfo has astounded the international wine circuit by scooping more awards than any other winemaker in Chile's history. He identified some special parcels of vineyard in the warm, lush Colchagua valley next to a river called the Rio Verde. The fruit here ripens easily but retains its elegance and balance thanks to the cooling breezes brought by the river. Bright, pale lemon colour. Vibrant aromas of ripe pear and citrus ... following through on the palate with refreshing grapefruit and a delicious crispness. And 2006 is proving a terrific year for aromatic whites of this quality.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Zesty, refreshing Chilean Sauvignon - an exclusive find for usa made by supertalented winemaker Adolfo Hurtado at the award-winning Cono Sur winery, known for pushing the boundaries of Chilean winemaking with special projects like this. Young Adolfo has astounded the international wine circuit by scooping more awards than any other winemaker in Chile's history. He identified some special parcels of vineyard in the warm, lush Colchagua valley next to a river called the Rio Verde. The fruit here ripens easily but retains its elegance and balance thanks to the cooling breezes brought by the river. Bright, pale lemon colour. Vibrant aromas of ripe pear and citrus ... following through on the palate with refreshing grapefruit and a delicious crispness. And 2006 is proving a terrific year for aromatic whites of this quality.
Cantoni Pinot Grigio 2006 - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Last vintage winemaker Alessadro Gallici said ''You're the first to arrive - take your pick!'' and the crisp, mouthwatering Pinot Grigio we found meant we made doubly sure we'd arrive first this year! ''There's nothing crisper or fresher than a glass of zesty Pinot Grigio'' (Matthew Jukes, The Daily Mail), and Northern Italy's Fruili Grave vineyards offer some of the most refreshing Pinot Grigio in the world. Tempting melon and honey aromas with a lovely clean, fresh finish. Great on its own or served with swordfish, creamy turkey dishes or pasta with pesto.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Last vintage winemaker Alessadro Gallici said ''You're the first to arrive - take your pick!'' and the crisp, mouthwatering Pinot Grigio we found meant we made doubly sure we'd arrive first this year! ''There's nothing crisper or fresher than a glass of zesty Pinot Grigio'' (Matthew Jukes, The Daily Mail), and Northern Italy's Fruili Grave vineyards offer some of the most refreshing Pinot Grigio in the world. Tempting melon and honey aromas with a lovely clean, fresh finish. Great on its own or served with swordfish, creamy turkey dishes or pasta with pesto.
Domaine Mercadier Chardonnay 2006 - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Master winemaker Philippe Mercadier has a display cabinet full of awards, including a Gold medal from London's biggest wine show. His family own several famous chateaux in Bordeaux and also, for many decades now, Domaine Mercadier, in the northern part of the Corbieres region. Philippe's famously luxurious, buttery Chardonnay puts many #10+ Burgundies in the shade. He's obsessive about quality and this special wine shows what magnificent results he can achieve. Grapes are picked in the cool of the night to retain all the crisp, fresh aromas. Refreshing and full-flavoured with whistle-clean citrus and green apple flavours. Lively and fresh on the finish. Delicious with rich, creamy chicken dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Master winemaker Philippe Mercadier has a display cabinet full of awards, including a Gold medal from London's biggest wine show. His family own several famous chateaux in Bordeaux and also, for many decades now, Domaine Mercadier, in the northern part of the Corbieres region. Philippe's famously luxurious, buttery Chardonnay puts many #10+ Burgundies in the shade. He's obsessive about quality and this special wine shows what magnificent results he can achieve. Grapes are picked in the cool of the night to retain all the crisp, fresh aromas. Refreshing and full-flavoured with whistle-clean citrus and green apple flavours. Lively and fresh on the finish. Delicious with rich, creamy chicken dishes.